Woman's Own

HOW HEALTHYARE YOU?

Do you know the worst thing about being a mum of five? The backhanded compliments. ‘You look great…considering you’ve had five kids.’

I’ll admit, popping out five sprogs between 2009 and 2016 has taken its toll on my body and once-youthful face. But with my youngest now six, I don’t really have a great excuse for my spectacular lack of fitness, tired skin and dark circles. I’ve decided it’s time to clean up my act. And what better way than to go back to basics and do exactly as the experts have long since advised – five portions

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